Display device and method

ABSTRACT

The described embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for display. The display includes a mounting having a ferrous component, the mounting being adapted for the display of an item. The display system also includes a tag. The tag has a display surface for display of a desired message and has a magnet attached thereto. The magnet provides an attractive force to the ferrous component when the tag is placed on the mounting.  
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of display systems forretails sales and the like. More specifically, the present inventionrelates to the field of merchandise display using magnetically adherenttagging.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The display of jewelry for retail presents many challenges.Because of its small size and delicacy, it is generally not desirable orfeasible to provide a tag that directly adheres to the product. Thetagging of jewelry is generally achieved in the industry in one of twoways.

[0003] The first method is small tags attached to a loop of string. Theloop is tied to the merchandise, generally by threading a loop of thestring through an opening in the jewelry and pulling the tag through theloop. Because this task is tedious, it is often avoided by staff anddelays occur in pricing and promotions. In addition, the labor cost forsetting and changing the tags is great, either in direct costs or timethat sales staff are not spending with customers. An additional problemwith tags is that it is difficult to maintain a neat, professionaldisplay because the tags hang loose from their item.

[0004] The second method uses tape to directly attach tags to thedisplay. This provides a less than optimal appearance and may damage thedisplays, which are often covered in expensive, delicate materials. Atagging system that avoids string tags and taping is a significant stepforward in the art.

[0005] Magnets have been used in display systems in the prior art forthe display of jewelry. For example, Christman, U.S. Pat. No. 5,377,820shows a system where magnetic display cards are use. Earrings aremounted to the display card and magnetic attraction holds the displaycards to the display case. In Knox, U.S. Pat. No. 5,301,777, magnets areused in the display case itself to hold items that include ferrometaliccomponents. However, the prior art does not provide a solution for theproblem of providing easily changed tags for retail displays.

SUMMARY

[0006] The described embodiments of the present invention include asystem for display. The display includes a mounting having a ferrouscomponent, the mounting being adapted for the display of an item. Thedisplay system also include a tag. The tag has a display surface fordisplay of a desired message and has a magnet attached thereto. Themagnet provides an attractive force to the ferrous component when thetag is placed on the mounting.

[0007] Another described embodiment of the present invention is also adisplay device. The display device includes a surface of the displaydevice which has a ferrous component. Examples of the ferrous componentare a dot of stainless steel and a substrate of stainless steel. Thedisplay device further includes a mounting. The mounting is adapted forthe display of an item. The display devices also includes a tag. The taghas a display surface for display of a desired message and has a magnetattached thereto. The magnet provides an attractive force to the ferrouscomponent when the tag is placed on the surface.

[0008] In another described embodiment of the present invention is amethod for display of an item. A display is provided having a mountingincluding a ferrous component, the mounting being adapted for thedisplay of the item. Also provided is a tag. The tag has a displaysurface for display of a desired message and has a magnet attachedthereto. The magnet provides an attractive force to the ferrouscomponent when the tag is placed on the mounting.

[0009] Yet another described embodiment of the present invention is alsoa method for display of an item. A display device is provided thatincludes a surface of the display device which has a ferrous component.Also provided is a mounting. The mounting is adapted for the display ofthe item. In addition, a tag is provided. The tag has a display surfacefor display of a desired message and has a magnet attached thereto. Themagnet provides an attractive force to the ferrous component when thetag is placed on the surface.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0010]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0011]FIG. 2 is a side view of the display mounting of the embodiment ofFIG. 1;

[0012]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one version of the substrate ofthe display mounting of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

[0013]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another version of the substrateof the display mounting of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

[0014]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0015]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the presentinvention;

[0016]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the presentinvention:

[0017]FIG. 8 is a frontal view of a sign system comprising anotherembodiment of the present invention;

[0018]FIG. 9 is a frontal view of a window display system comprisinganother embodiment of the present invention; and

[0019]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a literature display systemcomprising another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the presentinvention. Display device 10 includes a plurality of display positions12A, 12B and 12C. Each display position includes necklace mounting slots14 in a display mounting 16. The display mounting 16 serves as theprimary display device for this embodiment. These necklace mountingslots allow insertion of the chain of a necklace. In practice, justenough chain is allowed on the front of display mounting 16 to allow thependant of the necklace to hang in the center of display mounting 16.After the necklace (not shown) is placed in the necklace mounting slots14, the display mounting 16 is inserted into its position. Each displaymounting 16 includes a loop 22 that allows for easy removal of displaymounting 16 from base 24.

[0021] Base 24 may be structured and buttressed in many ways known inthe art to provide a solid base for positioning the display mounting 16.In addition, both the base 24 and the display mounting 16 are preferablycovered in a soft but durable covering 28 to provide a elegant display.A preferred covering is a padded Vienna Leatherette. This covering ispreferred because it is highly washable and durable while providing asoft elegant feel to the touch. While Vienna Leatherette may be includedin a preferred embodiment of the invention, many other coverings may besuitably used. For example, suede leather, silk fabric and velvet fabricmay be advantageously used. In addition, non-fabric finishes may beused, such as wood veneer and high quality plastic finishes. In afurther alternative, base 24 and/or display mounting 16 may be formed ofplastic using, for example, an injection molding process where theresulting finish is suitable for use in the display.

[0022] In addition to necklace mounting slots 14, display mounting 16includes earring mounting holes 18. These holes allow for the display ofstud type earrings for pierced ears. Using both necklace mounting slots14 and earring mounting holes 18, a matching set of earrings and anecklace may be displayed in one display position. As shown in FIG. 1,the display mounting 16 for position 12C has earrings mounted at allfour earring mounting holes 18. The display mounting 16 for position 12Aincludes earrings mounted in two of the earring mounting holes 18.Although the current embodiment shows the use of necklace mounting slots14 and earring mounting holes 18 for the display of items, it isimportant to note that the invention is not limited to any particularconfiguration for the display of merchandise, but rather is directed toa structure and method for displaying tags in conjunction with thedisplay of merchandise.

[0023] At each display position 12A, 12B and 12C, one or more magnetictags 26 may be placed onto the surface of display. The tags serve as asecondary display device in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2,magnetic tag 26 consists of a display surface 32 mounted to a magnet 34.A desired message is printed on or applied to the top display surface32. This provides desired messages, such as “Sale” or “SpecialPurchase”. In addition, the message may simply be the logo of theretailer or manufacturer of the product on display. In addition, themessage may be a three dimensional design to provide a particularlyelegant message.

[0024] The magnetic tag 26 is held to display mounting 16 by magneticattraction. Display mounting 26 includes mounting substrate 36, which iscovered with covering 28 as described earlier. Mounting substrate 36 mayinclude a number of configurations. One configuration is shown in FIG.3. Mounting substrate 36(a) consists of a solid plate 40 of steel, whichis machined to include earring mounting holes 18 and necklace mountingslots 14. Preferably, plate 40 consists of stainless steel because ofits durability and long term corrosion resistance. Because mountingsubstrate 36(a) consists of a ferrous metal, magnetic tag 26 will beheld to the surface of display mounting 16.

[0025] Another embodiment of mounting substrate 36 is shown in FIG. 4.In this embodiment, mounting substrate 36(b) consists of main plate 42and ferrous insert 44. Main plate 42 is preferably formed from a stiffmaterial that is easy to manufacture and machine. Examples of suchmaterials are wood, plastic and cardboard. Earring mounting holes 18 andnecklace mounting slots 14 are machined into main plate 42 using knownmachining techniques. In an additional embodiment, main plate 42 isformed by injection molding of plastic. The mold used to form the mainplate of this embodiment includes earring mounting holes 18 and necklacemounting slots 14. Therefore, a separate machining step to form earringmounting holes 18 and necklace mounting slots 14 is not necessary.

[0026] An opening is either formed or machined into main plate 42 formounting ferrous insert 44. The opening is formed having the same shapeand slightly smaller than ferrous insert 44. Ferrous insert 44 ispressed into the opening and is held in place by friction. Ferrousinsert 44 is shown in FIG. 4 as a round insert, but may be any desiredshape. Preferably, ferrous insert is composed of stainless steel.However, any material capable of magnetic attraction may be suitablyused, even if the material is not technically an iron containing metal.A “ferrous” material or metal as it used in this specification onlyrefers to materials that are capable of magnetic attraction and may ormay not be metallic or iron containing.

[0027] The configuration of mounting substrate 36(b) is a preferredembodiment because it is inexpensive to fabricate relative to theembodiment of 36(a). In addition, the embodiment of 36(b) only allowsplacement of magnetic tags 26 in the selected spot where ferrous insert44 is placed. The magnetic tag 26 will not adhere to other positions onthe display mounting 16 because there is no material at those otherpositions that will produce a magnetic attractive force with magnet 34.This placement is selected so that the tag is centered and in an idealviewing position, thus insuring a professional appearance, even if thesales associate is sloppy in placing the tag on the display device 10.

[0028] Of importance, although ferrous insert 44 is shown in theconfiguration of a dot or small circle, the scope of the invention is byno means limited to that configuration. Ferrous insert 44 may be square,oval, rectangular or any other shape. The specific configuration offerrous insert 44 is only exemplary. In addition, this and otherembodiments of the present invention in this application are configuredwith a ferrous element in the display and a magnet in the tag. Thereverse of this configuration is also with the scope of the presentinvention and many be used in all of the described embodiments. Forexample, ferrous insert 44 may be magnetic and magnet 34 may be aferrous material. Further, with if the ferrous insert 44 is replacedwith a magnet, magnet 34 may be omitted if display surface 32 is formedusing a ferrous material. In this case, the display surface will adheredirectly to insert 44. In addition, the present invention is not limitedto the used of magnetic attatraction as the force for holding magnetictag 26 in place. For example, insert 44 may be replace with a Velcrolayer (either the hooks or loops layer). In this case, magnet 34 wouldbe replaced with a mating Velcro layer. Many methods for securingmagnetic tags 26 will become apparent to those skilled in the art inlight of the teachings of this written description.

[0029]FIG. 5 shows another embodiment of the present invention. Displaydevice 110 includes three padded slots 112. Cloth covered foam isinserted on opposing sides of the padded slots 112. A finger ring (notshown) can they be displayed in display device 110 by inserting thefinger ring into a padded slot 112. The finger ring is held firmlybetween the cloth covered foam. At least the top surface 114 of thedisplay device 110 includes a ferrous based substrate (not shown), suchas stainless steel. The substrate may be entirely ferrous, except forthe openings for padded slots 112, or only selected portions of thesubstrate may be ferrous, such as positioned dots, rectangles, etc.Preferably, top surface 114 is fabricated using Vienna Leatherettecovering a ferrous based substrate as in display mounting 16 of theembodiment of FIG. 1. This allows for the placement of magnetic tags 26as shown in FIG. 5. Alternatively, the substrate of surface 114 may be agenerally a non-ferrous material with ferrous inserts (not shown)similar to those used with substrate 36(b) of FIG. 4.

[0030]FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention. Displaydevice 210 includes a base 212. Extending from the base 212 is a displayprojection 214. At the end of projection 214, a slot 216 is cut. Afinger ring (not shown) can they be displayed in display device 210sliding the finger ring over projection 214. At least the base 212 ofthe display device 210 includes a ferrous based substrate (not shown),such as stainless steel. Preferably, base 212 is fabricated using ViennaLeatherette covering a ferrous based substrate as similar to substrate36(a) as used in display mounting 16 of the embodiment of FIG. 1. Thisallows for the placement of magnetic tag 26 as shown in FIG. 6.Alternatively, the substrate of base 212 may be a generally anon-ferrous material with ferrous inserts (not shown) similar to thoseused with substrate 36(b) of FIG. 4. As another alternative, displayprojection 214 may consist of a structural substrate (not shown) coveredwith a flexible material, such as Vienna Leatherette. The structuralsubstrate of display projection 214 may be entirely or partially formedfrom a ferrous material. This would allow placement of a magnetic tag 26on display projection 214.

[0031]FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the present invention. Displaydevice 310 consists of a substrate (not shown) consisting of a flatsheet that is formed into a shape having a side profile resembling thenumber 2. The base is flat so that display device 310 will stand on acounter. The substrate is covered in a flexible covering 312. Onesuitable covering is Vienna Leatherette. Holes 314 are formed in thedisplay device 310 and allow for the display of earrings and the like.The holes 314 may be expanded for the display of cuff links or otheritems that require a larger hole. The substrate of display device 310includes a ferrous based material, such as stainless steel. Preferably,the substrate is entirely formed of the ferrous based material,similarly to the display mounting 16 of the embodiment of FIG. 1. Thisallows for the placement of magnetic tags 26 as shown in FIG. 7.Alternatively, the substrate may be a generally a non-ferrous materialwith ferrous inserts (not shown) similar to those used with substrate36(b) of FIG. 4.

[0032]FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the present inventioncomprising a literature display stand having replaceable tags.Literature holder 410 is configured to hold brochures and the like on acounter top. The particular configuration of the literature holder isexemplary. Inserts 412 are ferrous inserts and are positioned to allow asecondary display provided by magnetic tags (not shown) on the front ofthe literature holder 410. The positioning of inserts 412 is exemplary.Any position suitable for a secondary display may be used.

[0033]FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of th present invention comprisinga display case having replaceable tags. Display window 510 includes adisplay shelf 512, which may include permanent or removable displayitems as the primary display. As shown in FIG. 9, the front edge ofdisplay shelf 512 includes display shelf trim 514. Display shelf trim514 is shown in FIG. 9 as coplanar with glass 518. In an alternativeembodiment, glass 518 may cover the entire opening in display window 510and display shelf trim would then be behind glass 518. Inserted into thesurface of display shelf trim 514 are ferrous inserts 516. The ferrousinserts 516 provide for a place for magnetic tags (not shown) to beattached to the front of the display shelf 512 to provide a secondarydisplay. The ferrous inserts may be in any suitable position for asecondary display. Their position in a display shelf trim 514 is onlyexemplary. As with the other embodiments, inserts 516 may be magnetic,in which case ferrous tags (not shown) would be used.

[0034]FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the present inventioncomprising a sign having replaceable tags. In this embodiment, theprimary display is a sign 610. Embedded in to the face of sign 610 aresteel inserts 612. Of course, other ferrous materials may be substitutedfor steel and remain with in the scope of the present invention.Magnetic attachments 614 may be removably attached to sign 610. Themagnetic attachments each comprise a magnet 616, a secondary display 618and connector 620 connecting magnet 616 and secondary display 618.Preferably, string 620 is a clear string formed with a nearly invisiblematerial, such as nylon fishing line. This provides the illusion thatthe secondary displays 618 are floating. The magnetic attachments areattached to sign 610 by magnetic attraction between magnets 616 andsteel inserts 612. In FIG. 10, steel inserts 612 are positioned on theface of sign 610. However, other positions may be used. For example,steel inserts 612 may be positioned on the bottom edge or the back ofsign 610. These positions have the advantage that the magnets 616 areless visible in these positions as opposed to the positions on the frontof sign 610, thus enhancing the impression that secondary display 618 isfloating. As with other embodiments, steel inserts 610 may besubstituted with a magnetic material and magnets 616 would then besubstituted with a ferrous material. Preferably, magnets 616 areremovably attached to string 620 using a compression clip (not shown),which allows magnets 616 to be reused with other secondary displays.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described with regard toseveral embodiments, those embodiments are not to be construed aslimiting the scope of the invention. Many embodiments of the inventionwill become apparent to those skilled in the art in light of theteachings of this written description. For example, the describedembodiments are for the display of jewelry. However, the scope of theinvention is not limited to the display of jewelry. Any item that iscapable of being held in a mounting may be advantageously used with anembodiment of the present invention that is adapted for that item. Forexample, the displays may be used to display eyeglasses, clothing,electronic goods, etc. The only limitation of the scope of the inventionare the claims appended hereto and equivalents thereof.

We claim,
 1. A system for display comprising: a primary displayincluding a ferrous component; and a tag, the tag having a displaysurface for display of a desired message and having a magnet attachedthereto, the magnet providing an attractive force to the ferrouscomponent when the tag is placed on the mounting.
 2. A system fordisplay as in claim 1 wherein the primary display is a mounting, themounting being adapted for the display of an item.
 3. A system fordisplay as in claim 2 wherein the mounting is adapted for the display ofjewelry.
 4. A system for display as in claim 2 wherein the mounting isadapted for the display of ear rings.
 5. A system for display as inclaim 2 wherein the mounting is adapted for the display of a necklace.6. A system for display as in claim 2 wherein the mounting is adaptedfor the display of finger rings.
 7. A system for display as in claim 1wherein the primary display is a sign.
 8. A system for display as inclaim 1 wherein the ferrous component is an iron containing metal.
 9. Asystem for display as in claim 8 wherein the iron containing metal isstainless steel.
 10. A system for display as in claim 1 wherein theferrous component is coextensive with the mounting.
 11. A system fordisplay as in claim 1 wherein the ferrous component is a dot insertedinto a substrate of the primary display.
 12. A system for display as inclaim 1 wherein the primary display is a display window.
 13. A systemfor display as in claim 1 wherein the primary display is a literatureholder.
 14. A display device comprising: a surface of the display deviceincluding a ferrous component; a mounting, the mounting being adaptedfor the display of an item; and a tag, the tag having a display surfacefor display of a desired message and having a magnet attached thereto,the magnet providing an attractive force to the ferrous component whenthe tag is placed on the surface.
 15. A display device as in claim 14wherein the mounting is adapted for the display of jewelry.
 16. Adisplay device as in claim 14 wherein the mounting is adapted for thedisplay of ear rings.
 17. A display device as in claim 14 wherein themounting is adapted for the display of a necklace.
 18. A display deviceas in claim 14 wherein the mounting is adapted for the display of fingerrings.
 19. A display device as in claim 14 wherein the ferrous componentis an iron containing metal.
 20. A display device as in claim 19 whereinthe iron containing metal is stainless steel.
 21. A display device as inclaim 14 wherein the ferrous component is coextensive with the surface.22. A display device as in claim 14 wherein the ferrous component is adot inserted into a substrate of the surface.
 23. A method for displayof an item comprising the steps of: providing a mounting including amagnetic component, the mounting being adapted for the display of theitem; and providing a tag, the tag having a display surface for displayof a desired message and having a ferrous component, the ferrouscomponent providing an attractive force to the magnetic component whenthe tag is placed on the mounting.
 24. A method for display of an itemas in claim 23 wherein the item is jewelry.
 25. A method for display ofan item as in claim 23 wherein the item is ear rings.
 26. A method fordisplay of an item as in claim 23 wherein the item is a necklace.
 27. Amethod for display of an item as in claim 23 wherein the item is afinger ring.
 28. A method for display of an item as in claim 23 whereinthe ferrous component is an iron containing metal.
 29. A method fordisplay of an item as in claim 28 wherein the iron containing metal isstainless steel.
 30. A method for display of an item as in claim 23wherein the ferrous component is coextensive with the tag.
 31. A methodfor display of an item as in claim 23 wherein the magnetic component isa dot inserted into a substrate of the mounting.
 32. A system fordisplay comprising: a primary display including a magnetic component;and a tag, the tag having a display surface for display of a desiredmessage and having a ferrous component attached thereto, the ferrouscomponent providing an attractive force to the magnetic component whenthe tag is placed on the mounting.
 33. A system for display as in claim32 wherein the primary display is a mounting, the mounting being adaptedfor the display of an item.
 34. A system for display as in claim 33wherein the mounting is adapted for the display of jewelry.
 35. A systemfor display as in claim 33 wherein the mounting is adapted for thedisplay of ear rings.
 36. A system for display as in claim 33 whereinthe mounting is adapted for the display of a necklace.
 37. A system fordisplay as in claim 33 wherein the mounting is adapted for the displayof finger rings.
 38. A system for display as in claim 32 wherein theprimary display is a sign.
 39. A system for display as in claim 32wherein the ferrous component is an iron containing metal.
 40. A systemfor display as in claim 39 wherein the iron containing metal isstainless steel.
 41. A system for display as in claim 32 wherein theferrous component is coextensive with-the tag.
 42. A system for displayas in claim 32 wherein the magnetic component is a dot inserted into asubstrate of the primary display.
 43. A display device comprising: asurface of the display device including a ferrous component; a mounting,the mounting being adapted for the display of an item; and a tag, thetag having a display surface for display of a desired message and havinga magnet attached thereto, the magnet providing an attractive force tothe ferrous component when the tag is placed on the surface.
 44. Adisplay device as in claim 43 wherein the mounting is adapted for thedisplay of jewelry.
 45. A display device as in claim 43 wherein themounting is adapted for the display of ear rings.
 46. A display deviceas in claim 43 wherein the mounting is adapted for the display of anecklace.
 47. A display device as in claim 43 wherein the mounting isadapted for the display of finger rings.
 48. A display device as inclaim 43 wherein the ferrous component is an iron containing metal. 49.A display device as in claim 48 wherein the iron containing metal isstainless steel.
 50. A display device as in claim 43 wherein the ferrouscomponent is coextensive with the surface.
 51. A display device as inclaim 43 wherein the ferrous component is a dot inserted into asubstrate of the surface.
 52. A system for display as in claim 43wherein the primary display is a display window.
 53. A system fordisplay as in claim 43 wherein the primary display is a literatureholder.
 54. A method for display of an item comprising the steps of:providing a mounting including a ferrous component, the mounting beingadapted for the display of the item; and providing a tag, the tag havinga display surface for display of a desired message and having a magnetattached thereto, the magnet providing an attractive force to theferrous component when the tag is placed on the mounting.
 55. A methodfor display of an item as in claim 54 wherein the item is jewelry.
 56. Amethod for display of an item as in claim 54 wherein the item is earrings.
 57. A method for display of an item as in claim 54 wherein theitem is a necklace.
 58. A method for display of an item as in claim 54wherein the item is a finger ring.
 59. A method for display of an itemas in claim 54 wherein the ferrous component is an iron containingmetal.
 60. A method for display of an item as in claim 59 wherein theiron containing metal is stainless steel.
 61. A method for display of anitem as in claim 54 wherein the ferrous component is coextensive withthe mounting.
 62. A method for display of an item as in claim 54 whereinthe ferrous component is a dot inserted into a substrate of themounting.
 63. A method for display of an item comprising the steps of:providing a display device having a surface device including a ferrouscomponent; providing a mounting, the mounting being adapted for mountingof the item thereon; and providing a tag, the tag having a displaysurface for display of a desired message and having a magnet attachedthereto, the magnet providing an attractive force to the ferrouscomponent when the tag is placed on the surface.
 64. A method fordisplay of an item as in claim 63 wherein the item is jewelry.
 65. Amethod for display of an item as in claim 63 wherein the item is earrings.
 66. A method for display of an item as in claim 63 wherein theitem is a necklace.
 67. A method for display of an item as in claim 63wherein the item is a finger ring.
 68. A method for display of an itemas in claim 63 wherein the ferrous component is an iron containingmetal.
 69. A method for display of an item as in claim 68 wherein theiron containing metal is stainless steel.
 70. A method for display of anitem as in claim 63 wherein the ferrous component is coextensive withthe surface.
 71. A method for display of an item as in claim 63 whereinthe ferrous component is a dot inserted into a substrate of the surface.72. A system for display comprising: a primary display including a firstvelcro component; and a tag, the tag having a display surface fordisplay of a desired message and having a second velcro componentattached thereto, the second velcro component removably binding to thefirst velcro component when the tag is placed on the mounting.
 73. Asystem for display as in claim 72 wherein the primary display is amounting, the mounting being adapted for the display of an item.
 74. Asystem for display as in claim 73 wherein the mounting is adapted forthe display of jewelry.
 75. A system for display as in claim 73 whereinthe mounting is adapted for the display of ear rings.
 76. A system fordisplay as in claim 73 wherein the mounting is adapted for the displayof a necklace.
 77. A system for display as in claim 73 wherein themounting is adapted for the display of finger rings.
 78. A system fordisplay as in claim 72 wherein the primary display is a sign.
 79. Asystem for display as in claim 72 wherein the first velcro component isa dot inserted into a substrate of the primary display.
 80. A system fordisplay as in claim 72 wherein the primary display is a display window.81. A system for display as in claim 72 wherein the primary display is aliterature holder.